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The diabetes drug Ozempic became a popular weight-loss hack. Could it also help curb addictions? Penn In the News Houston Chronicle The diabetes drug Ozempic became a popular weight-loss hack. Could it also help curb addictions? Researchers at the Perelman School of Medicine and School of Nursing found that a drug similar to semaglutide had profound effects on cocaine-mediated behaviors in mice. Key details of fat cells uncovered, advancing potential treatments for obesity and diabetes Adipocytes fat cells. (Image: iStock/Design Cells) Key details of fat cells uncovered, advancing potential treatments for obesity and diabetes The findings from the Penn Medicine study represent the first structural details of uncoupling protein 1, which allows fat tissue to burn off calories as heat. ‘My life depends on it’: Landisville man seeks kidney transplant after 2-year medical battle sparked by COVID Penn In the News LancasterOnline.com ‘My life depends on it’: Landisville man seeks kidney transplant after 2-year medical battle sparked by COVID A Penn Medicine team at Lancaster General Health and the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania saved the life of a Landivsille man through a double lung transplant. New study says exercise helps heighten your pain tolerance: here’s why Penn In the News Prevention New study says exercise helps heighten your pain tolerance: here’s why John Vasudevan of the Perelman School of Medicine says that a protective pain mechanism comes with exercise and encourages people to continue with it. How saunas benefit your brain Penn In the News Men’s Health How saunas benefit your brain Jason Karlawish of the Perelman School of Medicine says that saunas aren’t a silver bullet for dementia but might represent one of several combined ways to counteract it. Data shows disparities among alcohol use disorder diagnosis among veterans Image: iStock/Boris Jovanovic Data shows disparities among alcohol use disorder diagnosis among veterans New Penn Medicine research shows how AUD diagnoses differ among veterans, given evidence that exposure to trauma, including combat, is a risk factor. Project HOME receives $25M gift, launches opioid abuse initiative with Penn Medicine, Jefferson and Temple Health Penn In the News Philadelphia Business Journal Project HOME receives $25M gift, launches opioid abuse initiative with Penn Medicine, Jefferson and Temple Health Thanks to a $25 million donation, Project HOME will team with Penn Medicine, Jefferson Health, and Temple Health to improve how people experiencing homelessness are treated for opioid abuse disorder, with remarks from Richard C. Wender of the Perelman School of Medicine. Eradicate breast cancer? The hunt for a vaccine looks promising Penn In the News Bloomberg Eradicate breast cancer? The hunt for a vaccine looks promising Susan Domchek of the Perelman School of Medicine is leading a trial for a preventive breast cancer vaccine. University of Pennsylvania Health System has a $160M operating profit so far in fiscal 2023 Penn In the News Philadelphia Inquirer University of Pennsylvania Health System has a $160M operating profit so far in fiscal 2023 Penn Medicine has remained profitable through the first nine months of fiscal 2023, with remarks from Keith Kasper. Load More
Key details of fat cells uncovered, advancing potential treatments for obesity and diabetes Adipocytes fat cells. (Image: iStock/Design Cells) Key details of fat cells uncovered, advancing potential treatments for obesity and diabetes The findings from the Penn Medicine study represent the first structural details of uncoupling protein 1, which allows fat tissue to burn off calories as heat.
‘My life depends on it’: Landisville man seeks kidney transplant after 2-year medical battle sparked by COVID Penn In the News LancasterOnline.com ‘My life depends on it’: Landisville man seeks kidney transplant after 2-year medical battle sparked by COVID A Penn Medicine team at Lancaster General Health and the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania saved the life of a Landivsille man through a double lung transplant. New study says exercise helps heighten your pain tolerance: here’s why Penn In the News Prevention New study says exercise helps heighten your pain tolerance: here’s why John Vasudevan of the Perelman School of Medicine says that a protective pain mechanism comes with exercise and encourages people to continue with it. How saunas benefit your brain Penn In the News Men’s Health How saunas benefit your brain Jason Karlawish of the Perelman School of Medicine says that saunas aren’t a silver bullet for dementia but might represent one of several combined ways to counteract it. Data shows disparities among alcohol use disorder diagnosis among veterans Image: iStock/Boris Jovanovic Data shows disparities among alcohol use disorder diagnosis among veterans New Penn Medicine research shows how AUD diagnoses differ among veterans, given evidence that exposure to trauma, including combat, is a risk factor. Project HOME receives $25M gift, launches opioid abuse initiative with Penn Medicine, Jefferson and Temple Health Penn In the News Philadelphia Business Journal Project HOME receives $25M gift, launches opioid abuse initiative with Penn Medicine, Jefferson and Temple Health Thanks to a $25 million donation, Project HOME will team with Penn Medicine, Jefferson Health, and Temple Health to improve how people experiencing homelessness are treated for opioid abuse disorder, with remarks from Richard C. Wender of the Perelman School of Medicine. Eradicate breast cancer? The hunt for a vaccine looks promising Penn In the News Bloomberg Eradicate breast cancer? The hunt for a vaccine looks promising Susan Domchek of the Perelman School of Medicine is leading a trial for a preventive breast cancer vaccine. University of Pennsylvania Health System has a $160M operating profit so far in fiscal 2023 Penn In the News Philadelphia Inquirer University of Pennsylvania Health System has a $160M operating profit so far in fiscal 2023 Penn Medicine has remained profitable through the first nine months of fiscal 2023, with remarks from Keith Kasper. Load More
New study says exercise helps heighten your pain tolerance: here’s why Penn In the News Prevention New study says exercise helps heighten your pain tolerance: here’s why John Vasudevan of the Perelman School of Medicine says that a protective pain mechanism comes with exercise and encourages people to continue with it. How saunas benefit your brain Penn In the News Men’s Health How saunas benefit your brain Jason Karlawish of the Perelman School of Medicine says that saunas aren’t a silver bullet for dementia but might represent one of several combined ways to counteract it. Data shows disparities among alcohol use disorder diagnosis among veterans Image: iStock/Boris Jovanovic Data shows disparities among alcohol use disorder diagnosis among veterans New Penn Medicine research shows how AUD diagnoses differ among veterans, given evidence that exposure to trauma, including combat, is a risk factor. Project HOME receives $25M gift, launches opioid abuse initiative with Penn Medicine, Jefferson and Temple Health Penn In the News Philadelphia Business Journal Project HOME receives $25M gift, launches opioid abuse initiative with Penn Medicine, Jefferson and Temple Health Thanks to a $25 million donation, Project HOME will team with Penn Medicine, Jefferson Health, and Temple Health to improve how people experiencing homelessness are treated for opioid abuse disorder, with remarks from Richard C. Wender of the Perelman School of Medicine. Eradicate breast cancer? The hunt for a vaccine looks promising Penn In the News Bloomberg Eradicate breast cancer? The hunt for a vaccine looks promising Susan Domchek of the Perelman School of Medicine is leading a trial for a preventive breast cancer vaccine. University of Pennsylvania Health System has a $160M operating profit so far in fiscal 2023 Penn In the News Philadelphia Inquirer University of Pennsylvania Health System has a $160M operating profit so far in fiscal 2023 Penn Medicine has remained profitable through the first nine months of fiscal 2023, with remarks from Keith Kasper. Load More
How saunas benefit your brain Penn In the News Men’s Health How saunas benefit your brain Jason Karlawish of the Perelman School of Medicine says that saunas aren’t a silver bullet for dementia but might represent one of several combined ways to counteract it. Data shows disparities among alcohol use disorder diagnosis among veterans Image: iStock/Boris Jovanovic Data shows disparities among alcohol use disorder diagnosis among veterans New Penn Medicine research shows how AUD diagnoses differ among veterans, given evidence that exposure to trauma, including combat, is a risk factor. Project HOME receives $25M gift, launches opioid abuse initiative with Penn Medicine, Jefferson and Temple Health Penn In the News Philadelphia Business Journal Project HOME receives $25M gift, launches opioid abuse initiative with Penn Medicine, Jefferson and Temple Health Thanks to a $25 million donation, Project HOME will team with Penn Medicine, Jefferson Health, and Temple Health to improve how people experiencing homelessness are treated for opioid abuse disorder, with remarks from Richard C. Wender of the Perelman School of Medicine. Eradicate breast cancer? The hunt for a vaccine looks promising Penn In the News Bloomberg Eradicate breast cancer? The hunt for a vaccine looks promising Susan Domchek of the Perelman School of Medicine is leading a trial for a preventive breast cancer vaccine. University of Pennsylvania Health System has a $160M operating profit so far in fiscal 2023 Penn In the News Philadelphia Inquirer University of Pennsylvania Health System has a $160M operating profit so far in fiscal 2023 Penn Medicine has remained profitable through the first nine months of fiscal 2023, with remarks from Keith Kasper. Load More
Data shows disparities among alcohol use disorder diagnosis among veterans Image: iStock/Boris Jovanovic Data shows disparities among alcohol use disorder diagnosis among veterans New Penn Medicine research shows how AUD diagnoses differ among veterans, given evidence that exposure to trauma, including combat, is a risk factor.
Project HOME receives $25M gift, launches opioid abuse initiative with Penn Medicine, Jefferson and Temple Health Penn In the News Philadelphia Business Journal Project HOME receives $25M gift, launches opioid abuse initiative with Penn Medicine, Jefferson and Temple Health Thanks to a $25 million donation, Project HOME will team with Penn Medicine, Jefferson Health, and Temple Health to improve how people experiencing homelessness are treated for opioid abuse disorder, with remarks from Richard C. Wender of the Perelman School of Medicine. Eradicate breast cancer? The hunt for a vaccine looks promising Penn In the News Bloomberg Eradicate breast cancer? The hunt for a vaccine looks promising Susan Domchek of the Perelman School of Medicine is leading a trial for a preventive breast cancer vaccine. University of Pennsylvania Health System has a $160M operating profit so far in fiscal 2023 Penn In the News Philadelphia Inquirer University of Pennsylvania Health System has a $160M operating profit so far in fiscal 2023 Penn Medicine has remained profitable through the first nine months of fiscal 2023, with remarks from Keith Kasper. Load More
Eradicate breast cancer? The hunt for a vaccine looks promising Penn In the News Bloomberg Eradicate breast cancer? The hunt for a vaccine looks promising Susan Domchek of the Perelman School of Medicine is leading a trial for a preventive breast cancer vaccine. University of Pennsylvania Health System has a $160M operating profit so far in fiscal 2023 Penn In the News Philadelphia Inquirer University of Pennsylvania Health System has a $160M operating profit so far in fiscal 2023 Penn Medicine has remained profitable through the first nine months of fiscal 2023, with remarks from Keith Kasper. Load More
University of Pennsylvania Health System has a $160M operating profit so far in fiscal 2023 Penn In the News Philadelphia Inquirer University of Pennsylvania Health System has a $160M operating profit so far in fiscal 2023 Penn Medicine has remained profitable through the first nine months of fiscal 2023, with remarks from Keith Kasper.